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Colombia's FARC Rebels Agreed to Peace — But They're Still Being Killed
“The peace process is just a facade. This is not going anywhere.”
Here’s What the Hell Is Happening in Bolivia
Morales' resignation may calm anti-government protests, but his departure leaves a volatile power vacuum.
Weed-Curious Politicians Should Look to Uruguay, Where There's No Fuss Over Legal Pot
People freak out about weed legalization, then realize it’s better and stop caring.
Burned Bodies and Chaos on the Streets: Here's What's Happening with the Riots in Chile
A state of emergency already in place in Santiago was expanded to other cities near the capital, and the government imposed a night-time curfew to tamp down the violence
Climate Change Will Create 1.5 Billion Migrants by 2050 and We Have No Idea Where They'll Go
The climate crisis has already created millions of invisible refugees and could create up to 1.5 billion more in the next 30 years. But under international law no country is obliged to take them in.
This Mexican Town Celebrates Its Namesake Saint with Exploding Hammers
Despite several attempts to ban the practice and the handful of injuries it regularly causes, the tradition has carried on for 300 years.
Everything We Know About the School Shooting in Brazil
"Things like this don’t happen in Brazil, but other countries,” said the Brazilian vice president, who added “violent video games” may have influenced the killers.
For Indigenous and Afro-Colombians, Carnaval Is More Than a Party
Faced with stigmatization and targeted threats, Colombia's marginalized communities have found a respite in the Barranquilla Carnaval: a means of preservation and celebration in the midst of violence.
Photos That Show Brazilian Carnaval from a Different Perspective
Instead of pointing her lens at the street, Lady Gaia captured the reactions of residents who watched the colorful party from the best seat in the house: their apartments.
Venezuelans Tell Us Why They're Demanding Change In Their Country
We spent the weekend on the Venezuela-Colombia border with people who risked their lives trying to bring vital humanitarian aid into their country.
Photos of Young Venezuelans Protesting in Caracas
On February 12, protesters took to the streets of Caracas to demand that humanitarian aid trucks, which remain blocked at the border, be allowed to enter the country.
C. Tangana and MC Bin Laden Look for Love in "Pa llamar tu atención"
Watch the new video from the Spanish rapper and one of the biggest names in Brazilian carioca funk.